Philly Dog/Ride Your Pony/Up Tight(Everything’s Alright)/(I’m A)Road Runner/Hold On I’m Comin’/Don’t Fight It/Land Of A Thousand Dances Part 1/Land Of A Thousand Dances Part 2/Respect/Willy Nilly/Get Down With It/Michael/Que Sera Sera/You Don’t Know(Like I Know)
Legendary live soul act Geno Washington reached his highest position on the UK album chart with his Hand Clappin' LP. Unusually for the time, its success was based on the excitement and reputation of his live performances, and was achieved without the benefit of a major hit single. (UK:5)
"Incredible, one of the best live albums, with a typical 60s 'Northern Soul' type atmosphere."
"It has more energy and power than any of the so called 'bands' we're subjected to now. Every song has the unique Geno re-interpretation and it sounds fantastic. It's soul with real guts to it. So if you're feeling fed up with current music may I heartily recommend the purchase of this most fantastic album, it will refresh your taste buds."
"Geno, for shear live power and excitement without actually being at the concert - this album delivers."
"Just catch the music mood of the time doing the live club circuit - it is a blend of rock and R & B delivered in high octane style by Geno. He is backed by The Ram Jam Band - they may not always be the greatest band, but saxophones driven, and pushed along by the rhythm of the bass, make you want to get up and dance."
"Geno Washington was the number one crowd-puller in the British clubs in the 1965-67 period. Geno was performing mainstream material - cover versions of contemporary hits by major American soul artists. The drive and excitement from The Ram Jam Band still comes over decades later." "His fans are rather like a group of football supporters, somewhere on the edge between enthusiasm and sheer madness."
"Oh Geno! How that call reminds me of my youth. Back in the sixties this was our chant at all his gigs. When I played this brilliant album I was right back there."
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